Senior Data Scientist (AI/ML)

10xTalents; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech staffing agency is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive innovation through AI and ML solutions. This remote/hybrid role requires a PhD with relevant experience, or a Master's, along with strong programming skills in Python, and an understanding of machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in data analysis, statistical modeling, and will excel in collaborative environments. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for mentoring colleagues and contributing across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• PhD with 2+ years or Master's with 4+ years in relevant fields.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in ML modeling.
• Strong understanding of various ML techniques.
• Proficiency in Python and ML techniques with real-world applications.
• Experience in experimental design, data wrangling and distributed ML solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced data science solutions using AI/ML.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to data scientists.

Skills

Machine Learning modeling

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Python programming

Collaborative communication

Problem-solving

Algorithm knowledge

Fuzzy matching

Regex

Education

PhD or Master's in relevant fields

Job description

About the job Senior Data Scientist (AI/ML)

Our client is looking for an experienced individual contributor with expertise in production-ready AI/ML solutions. In the role of Senior Data Scientist, you will be part of a team of Data Scientists, led by a Lead Data Scientist, focused on developing advanced data science solutions that utilize machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive innovation across various business lines and products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams in Data Science, Data Engineering, and Business groups is a key aspect of this role. We are seeking candidates with a strong technical foundation, coding proficiency, attention to detail, and a passion for analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• A PhD with 2+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in fields such as Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in ML modeling and development.
• Strong understanding of data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Knowledge of various machine learning techniques (clustering, decision trees, bagging/boosting, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world applications and limitations.
• Proven track record in experimental design and execution.
• Hands-on experience with data wrangling, including fuzzy matching and regular expressions, distributed computing, and parallelism in ML solutions.
• Proficient programming skills in Python.
• Solid background in algorithms and familiarity with a range of ML models.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams, from leadership to hands-on levels.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership in providing technical guidance and mentoring to data scientists, along with effective management skills for monitoring and tracking performance to ensure success within the organization.

Locations: Northeastern USA -Hybrid/Remote (2-3 days per/week)